RESHMA KARIMALAKKOTTIL VIJAYAN
Banora Point,Australia
Summary
Disciplined and personable Operation Theatre Registered Nurse with more than 11 years of experience providing patient centred care within surgical services departments and in medical department . OR RN Scrub and circulation experience in specialities including Laparoscopic ,Open Surgeries and trained in plastics ,urology ,breast ,endocrine ,Gynaecology, Obstetrics theatre,, Urology ,Gastro-Intestinal surgeries , ENT. Specially trained in gynaecology Surgeries Highly educated in asepsis standards and procedures. Known professionally for anticipating the needs of practitioners and monitor patients
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Operating room registered nurse
Northern NSW Local Health District
Cudgen, New South Wales
08.2023 - Current
- Achieved efficient workflow by coordinating with anaesthetists and surgeons.
- Participated in departmental meetings to improve nursing practices continuously.
- Maintained sterile environment in operating theatre, ensuring patient safety.
- Optimised use of resources within operating room promoting cost efficiency.
- Kept abreast with latest nursing practices through continuous learning and development sessions.
- Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, enhancing surgical efficacy.
- Handled emergency situations calmly using advanced life support techniques.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining optimal cleanliness standards.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Avoided complications, performing patient assessments to guarantee optimal physical condition for surgery.
- Ensured patient safety by conducting intraoperative monitoring, including respiratory, cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring.
- Prepared operating room according to surgery to be performed, reducing Surgeon workload by act accordingly.
- Facilitated smooth procedures, verifying theatre equipment was clean and set up in readiness for use.
- Supported swift patient recovery by providing care on arrival in post-anaesthetic unit.
- Guaranteed quick and efficient response to surgeon requests during surgery, responding to hand motions.
- Prevented theatre disruptions by stocking supplies and equipment in line with surgical needs.
- Created safe environment for staff and patients by overseeing adherence to Covid-19 infection control measures.
- Maintained smooth, efficient service by organising workload in line with clinical priorities.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Controlled risk of infection by continuously assisting with maintaining sterile field.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
Registered Nurse
Al-Azhar Medical College& Super Specialty Hospital
Thodupuzha, India
05.2014 - 09.2018
- Guaranteed quick and efficient response to surgeon requests during surgery, responding to hand motions.
- Prevented theatre disruptions by stocking supplies and equipment in line with surgical needs.
- Prepared operating room according to surgery to be performed, reducing Surgeon work by providing maximum assistance.
- Facilitated smooth procedures, verifying theatre equipment was clean and set up in readiness for use.
- Controlled risk of infection by continuously assisting with maintaining sterile field.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
Registered Nurse
St Mary's Hospital
Thodupuzha, Kerala, India
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre- and post-operative care.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Developed and updated initiatives to improve patient care and quality of service.
- Continuously assessed existing standards and practices, highlighting areas of required improvement to senior hospital staff.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Provided in-depth education on disease prevention and intervention.
- Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
Education
Diploma In General Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing
School Of Nursing Idukki District Co-Operative Hospital
Thodupuzha 10.2008 - 05.2012
Higher secondary - Biology Science
MKNMHSS Kumaramangalam
Thodupuzha 07.2006 - 03.2008
Skills
- Gynaecology
- General surgery
- Complex and acute care
- Post-operative care
- Surgical equipment knowledge
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopy
- Implant procedures
- Room preparation
- Nursing staff leadership
- Equipment sterilisation
- Staff supervision
- Patient education
- Computerised charting specialist
- Charting and reporting
- Staff performance evaluations
- Catheter and wound care
- Infection control management
- Patient safety protocols
- Surgical procedure efficiency
- Resource optimisation
Certification
- RN-REGISTERED NURSE
- KNC-KERALA NURSES AND MIDWIVES COUNCIL REGISTRATION NUMBER-78414
- NMC –NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL REGISTRATION NUMBER-20K08550
- NCNZ -NURSING COUNCIL OF NEW ZEALAND REGISTRATION NUMBER-319621
- AHPRA-AUSTRALIAN HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION AGENCY REGISTRATION NUMBER-NMW0002656158
REFERENCES
- Retty, Varghese, Clinical Nurse Specialist, retty.varghese@nhs.net, +447985459259, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust, Pinderfields General Hospital Aberford Rd, Wakefield, UK, WF1 4DG
- Deepthimol, Joseph, Theatre Incharge, deepthinovasd@gmail.com, +966561708292, Al-Azher Medical College And Super Specialty Hospital, info@aamc.org.in
- Ligi, Ginesh, Ward Manager, ligiginesh27@Gmail.com, +91 9400756877, St Mary's hospital Thodupuzha
Timeline
Operating room registered nurse
Northern NSW Local Health District
08.2023 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
09.2020 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Al-Azhar Medical College& Super Specialty Hospital
05.2014 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
St Mary's Hospital
05.2012 - 04.2014
Diploma In General Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing
School Of Nursing Idukki District Co-Operative Hospital
10.2008 - 05.2012
Higher secondary - Biology Science
MKNMHSS Kumaramangalam
07.2006 - 03.2008